Christopher D.H. John - BIO Chris John, ChFC, CLU, CFP, is the Co-Founder of United Benefit Advisors, and has been in the Financial Services industry since 1977. In 1983 Chris founded Resource Financial Group (based in Austin, Texas), a web-centric firm of Employee Benefits Professionals. Their approach is unconventional, allowing them to deliver break through value for their customers. They specialize in helping companies recruit and retain productive employees. Take a look at their web site at http://www.rfg.com. Chris realized the incredible potential the Web held back in 1994 when he reserved the benefits.com® domain address. In 1995, Chris and his wife Tina decided to backpack around the world for six months. While trekking in Nepal, Chris crystallized the concept of the web-based Interactive Virtual Benefits Department and launched that concept when they returned to the United States. Today, Resource Financial Group is at the center of the high-tech revolution in Austin, Texas, and works closely with many high-tech companies. In 2002 Chris, along with David LoCascio, launched United Benefit Advisors, LLC, an alliance of the nation's premier independent benefit advisory firms. Today, UBA is one of the five largest employee benefits advisory organizations in the country. Chris is a founding member of the Austin Technology Council and served as a member of its Executive Committee. He served as the "Chancellor" of Austin Technology Council "University". Chris has been on the national Board of Directors of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and has served the Society in several capacities over the years. He is a former President of the Austin Chapter and has taught at Section Conferences. He also served for three years on the national advisory board for Financial Services Corporation, a highly respected broker/dealer. Chris strongly believes that the employee benefits industry, to remain relevant in a very fast changing environment, must take full advantage of the Web revolution. He believes in the value of using Credentialed Advisors to help Clients sort through the ever-growing number of complex financial products strategies. He believes that the web represents a unique, collaborative platform for Employers, Employees, Advisors and Financial Product Vendors to reach unprecedented levels of productivity.